Hemorrhagic disease of newborn (P53) ICD-10-CM
The P53 code range covers hemorrhagic disease of newborn with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Vitamin K deficiency of newborn
Codes in the P53 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- P53 Hemorrhagic disease of newborn
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P53 range.
Vitamin K Deficiency
A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of VITAMIN K in the diet, characterized by an increased tendency to hemorrhage (HEMORRHAGIC DISORDERS). Such bleeding episodes may be particularly severe in newborn infants. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p1182)
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
Hemorrhage caused by vitamin K deficiency.
About the P53 Code Range
ICD-10 code P53 is specifically used to identify hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, a bleeding disorder caused by vitamin K deficiency in newborns. This code helps clinicians and coders document cases where newborns experience abnormal bleeding due to insufficient coagulation factors that depend on vitamin K.
This section covers a range of related conditions often referred to by various names such as vitamin K deficiency coagulation disorder, deficiency of coagulation factors due to vitamin K deficiency, and neonatal coagulation disorder. These synonyms clarify that the disorder results from either a lack of vitamin K or an inherited deficiency affecting clotting proteins, leading to bleeding problems shortly after birth. The ICD-10 code P53 is essential for capturing these scenarios, including classic and late-onset hemorrhagic disease, helping medical professionals accurately report and treat coagulation defects in newborns linked to vitamin K deficiencies or abnormal fibrinolysis. Understanding this code assists in recognizing the vital role of vitamin K in newborn blood clotting and ensuring appropriate clinical management.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P53 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P53 range classify?
The range classifies hemorrhagic disease of newborn. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
